Summer Environmental StudyRose (Rosie) Dickson
2022 The Garden Club of America Awards for Summer Environmental Studies
Investigating Shade Tolerance and Phenotypic Plasticity of Virginia Spiraea (Spiraea virginiana), a Federally Threatened Shrub
Dickson’s research will examine the photosynthetic physiology and plasticity of different genotypes of Virginia spiraea. Photosynthetic characteristics will be measured from clones made from five genotypes of the species undergoing various light environments. With hopes to help resolve an important conservation issue, Dickson will provide information from the project to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to aid in recovery and eventual delisting of the species.
The Garden Club of America Awards for Summer Environmental Studies
To encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.
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